A voice calls "Woza, woza" (meaning, "keep moving" in Xhosa,) interspersed with drumbeats. The heat and sun leaves few sane to observe Sticks, as he instructs Mphumzi, on drums. The youngest and most competant drum student, Mphumzi is attentive as Sticks dances with the drumkit teaching Mphumzi to count in 4/4 time.
Rhythm, is the backbone to a solid musician. Sticks recognizes this. With each touch of the drumkit his body movement, and wrist action entices interest. Employed in September 2010, Sticks currently teaches six students, and has more lined up. His musical energy, is contagious. Teaching in the schools main room, passerby's and students alike, have the joy of witnessing his lessons.
Ntonga is grateful to have Sticks. He instructs three days a week teaching new rhythms interspresed with theory. When asked why he teaches at Ntonga, Sticks replied, "there is a shortage of drummers in Cape Town, and, I want to pass on my knowledge to the younger generation."
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